Corsica is hard hit by the Covid-19 and the Ajaccio football club is not spared. Nine cases of Covid-19 have been identified among members of the Ligue 2 team of Athletic Club (AC) Ajaccio, the club announced on Twitter on Monday.
#COMMUNICATED The professional group is affected by Covid-19. Nine cases were detected within the first team. As indicated by the protocol, CA Ajaccio transmitted all the elements to the LFP as well as to the ARS.
– AC Ajaccio (@ACAjaccio) August 9, 2021
“As indicated by the protocol, AC Ajaccio has transmitted all the elements to the Professional Football League (LFP) as well as to the Regional Health Agency (ARS)”, added the club, seventh in the championship , who must face Caen at home, next Saturday at the François Coty stadium, for the 4th day of Ligue 2.
Corsica particularly affected by the 4th wave
Corsica is particularly affected by the fourth wave of Covid-19 with an incidence rate of 643 per 100,000 inhabitants last week, while the national average was 230 per 100,000 inhabitants.
In an attempt to slow down this outbreak, the prefects of the island have taken restrictive measures including the return of the wearing of compulsory masks in the main towns, the cancellation of village festivals in Haute-Corse and certain events bringing together crowds, like the fireworks of August 15th. The “white plan”, which increases reception capacities for Covid patients, has been activated in hospitals on the island. The health pass has been applicable since Monday for Corsica-Continent journeys, whereas it was previously only compulsory for entry into the island.